Writer: Satoshi Sugiyama
Colleges, student groups plan public forums following Theta Tau’s suspension
Various schools, colleges and student groups are hosting forums following the suspension of Theta Tau fraternity due to the circulation of videos that show fraternity members engaging in what Chancellor Kent Syverud has called “extremely racist” behavior. Read More »
Discovery students adjust to life at SU after spending 1st semester abroad
Fifty Syracuse University freshmen studied abroad through the Discovery Program in Florence, Italy; Strasbourg, France; and Madrid, Spain. Read More »
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Asst. News Copy Editor | Spring 2016; Asst. News Editor | Fall 2016-Spring 2017; Copy Chief | Fall 2017 Read More »
Glazed & Confused brings together doughnut lovers old and young
When this doughnut store opened on Nov. 16, it sold 1,100 doughnuts within the first hour. Read More »
Tuition hike associated with Invest Syracuse has baffled some international students at Syracuse University
The Invest Syracuse premium will charge $3,300 on top of an annual 3 percent tuition hike. The price change has rattled some international students who don’t have flexibility in financial aid options. Read More »
THE WHOLE PICTURE: How a cheerleader became the face of Syracuse University on the night of the Pan Am Flight 103 attack
The photo of Catherine Hauschild appeared on hundreds of newspapers the day after 270 people, including 35 students studying abroad through Syracuse University, were killed aboard Pan Am Flight 103. Read More »
Onondaga County executive Joanie Mahoney wants a ‘clean slate’ with Syracuse’s next mayor
Joanie Mahoney’s relationship with current Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has been particularly strained. With the November mayoral election, she is hoping to reset her relationship with the city. Read More »
Syracuse enters ‘sanctuary city’ legal battle against Justice Department
Syracuse joins more than 30 local governments and organizations supporting Chicago’s legal challenge against the Department of Justice over threats to withhold federal funds to “sanctuary cities.” Read More »
Alfonso Davis shut out from Democratic primary in Syracuse mayoral race
Syracuse mayoral race candidate Alfonso Davis was ruled ineligible to run in the Democratic primary as he failed to obtain sufficient valid signatures. Read More »
Joanie Mahoney proposes city-county merger to save money as part of state-wide initiative
Under obligation by New York state’s County-Wide Shared Service Initiative, Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney is developing a savings plan that includes a potential government merger between the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read More »
Administrator’s political activity memo draws backlash from some SU faculty members
SU community members, a memo contends, can participate in political activity “on their own behalves” but they need to specify that their views are not reflective of the university as a whole. Read More »
Last Whitman dean finalist to participate in student forum on Thursday
Vicki Daniels, the last Whitman candidate, will be taking part in a forum in Whitman room 402 on Thursday afternoon. Read More »
Stephanie Miner commends decision to block Trump’s bid to cut ‘sanctuary city’ funding
A United States federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday revoked President Donald Trump’s executive action signed in January withholding federal funds from cities that disobey his immigration policies. Read More »
Homeland security secretary materializes Trump’s tough approach on immigration, national security
Kelly, a retired Marine general, was confirmed to the secretary of homeland security position on Jan. 20 with an 88-11 vote. Read More »
Whitman dean candidates to hold student forum on campus this week
Three student forums are scheduled to take place this week for Whitman dean finalists. Read More »
Syracuse University announces new dean of Hendricks Chapel
Rev. Brian Konkol will be appointed dean of Hendricks Chapel, effective July 15. Read More »
Central New York to receive state funding to fight heroin, opioid crisis
The state will be investing $200 million to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic in New York state. Read More »
Bandier program’s move to Newhouse creates tension
Lorraine Branham, dean of the Newhouse School, said many people involved in the program have advocated for years that the program transition to Newhouse. The university announced the move in late March. Read More »
Middle States accreditation committee urges community feedback in information sessions
Information sessions were held on Tuesday to start feedback period of the Middle States reaccreditation effort. Read More »
Middle State information sessions to start on Tuesday, soliciting feedback on SU’s accreditation effort
Syracuse University’s Middle States Reaccreditation Steering Committee will hold two information sessions on Tuesday. Read More »
Central New York leaders exchange fiery remarks in merger debate
Area officials on Wednesday night debated whether the city of Syracuse should merge with Onondaga County. Read More »
City leaders to debate the future of Syracuse, Onondaga government Wednesday night
Two individuals from the pro- and against-merger camps will be debating over the potential government consolidation between the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read More »
About 100 SU community members sign online petition supporting Cold Case Justice Initiative to continue
The Cold Case Justice Initiative faces pending shutdown. Its directors have begun an online petition to save it. Read More »
Michele Wheatly’s proposed STEM focus divides SU faculty
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly proposed to create “a university-wide STEM branding strategy” that would make SU “a leading model for contemporary STEM education." Read More »